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  Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health scheme benefits

  India | March 09, 2025 11:56 IST

  A gig worker is someone who takes short-term jobs, often for multiple service providers or aggregators. The gig economy is expanding, offering new jobs in sectors like ridesharing, delivery, logistics, and professional services.

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  Govt plans to launch social security scheme for gig economy workers | Know benefits

  Business | September 11, 2024 14:38 IST

  The government is set to launch an online platform for gig economy companies to facilitate the enrollment of workers on the e-Shram portal, a state-run database for informal workers.

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  Rahul Gandhi highlights plight of gig workers, shares Uber ride experience | WATCH

  India | August 20, 2024 7:22 IST

  Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, emphasised the need for concrete policies to address their struggles, promising that Congress-led states would take action, with the I.N.D.I.A bloc ensuring nationwide implementation.

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  India's first gig workers bill passed in Rajasthan: What is this law and who are these workers?

  Rajasthan | July 25, 2023 19:09 IST

  With the passage of the Gig Bill in the Rajasthan Assembly, the Congress-ruling state is set to become the first Indian state to have a law for the welfare of app-based workers.

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  Stones to play long-awaited Glastonbury gig

  Hollywood | June 29, 2013 16:48 IST

  Pilton (England), Jun 29: This could be the last time, as Mick Jagger once sang. For the Rolling Stones, it's definitely a first.The veteran rock rabble-rousers play Britain's Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, their debut appearance

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  McCartney to stage charity gig for Sandy victims

  Hollywood | November 18, 2012 9:40 IST

  New York, Nov 18: Singer Paul McCartney is putting together a charity show here to raise funds for the victims of hurricane Sandy.The line-up for the show at Madison Square Garden includes names like The

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  Spice Girls to reunite for last gig?

  Hollywood | October 02, 2012 14:52 IST

  London, Oct 2: British pop group Spice Girls is likely to reunite for the last time to perform at the launch of its West End musical.They are in secret talks to perform on the launch

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  Liam Gallagher's Gig To Benefit Japan Raises £1,50,000

  Hollywood | April 05, 2011 21:37 IST

  London: English singer Liam Gallagher's star-studded show has raised a massive 150,000 pounds to benefit victims of Japan disaster.The rocker helped put together the gig in aid of the Red Cross to help those affected